Paul masson biography
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Paul Masson
American businessman (1859–1940)
For the Olympic competitor, see Paul Masson (cyclist).
Paul Masson | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1859-02-14)February 14, 1859 Merceuil, Côte-d'Or, France |
| Died | (aged 82) San Jose, California, United States |
| Occupation | Viticulturist |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Louise Lefranc (m. 1888; died 1936) |
| Children | 1 |
Paul Masson (February 14, 1859 – October 22, 1940) was a French-born American winemaker.
He is considered an early pioneer of Californiaviticulture known for his brand of Californian sparkling wine.
Paul masson biography
Biography
Masson was born as the second child to wealthy parents in Merceuil, a wine village outside of Beaune. Both his paternal and maternal families were prominent vintners local to Burgundy, with his mother's side, the Boillot-Grozeliers, hailing from Volnay.
In 1877, after finishing his secondary education, his parents arranged for his